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Dutch
Etymology
Literally, “to take by the nose”. This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term.
Pronunciation
Verb
bij de neus nemen
- (idiomatic, transitive) to hoodwink, deceive
- Synonyms: beetnemen, foppen, in de maling nemen, om de tuin leiden, tuk hebben, voor de gek houden
Conjugation
Conjugation of
bij de neus nemen: see
nemen.